Gerald vs Lazarus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,168
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Jerry, Ger

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Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,337
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Larry

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gerald Rank #1,168
Lazarus Rank #1,337

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerald ___

  • Gerald Thomas
  • Gerald Edward
  • Gerald Francis
  • Gerald Michael
  • Gerald Lee
  • Gerald Wayne

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gerald

Donald Ronald Harold Barbara Judith

If you choose Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerald or Lazarus more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Lazarus mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Lazarus boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Lazarus is primarily a boy name.

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